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House passes short-term spending bill, but legislation faces long odds in Senate – USA TODAY

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USA TODAY House passes short-term spending bill, but legislation faces long odds in SenateUSA TODAYHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had urged her caucus to vote against the bill. Only six Democrats voted for the spending measure, and 11 Republicans voted against it. “The legislation that is brought to the floor today falls so very …House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Setting Up Shutdown Battle in SenateNew York Times House Republicans pass spending plan to avert US shutdown, brushing off Trump complaints. Now it's up to SenateSouth China Morning PostUS government…

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Republican tax bill: US Senate passes reform legislation – BBC News

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BBC News Republican tax bill: US Senate passes reform legislationBBC NewsAnd it set a bomb at the heart of Obamacare by ending the tax penalty for those who don't have medical insurance starting in 2019. What one Congress can do another can undo, of course, and the task ahead for Republicans is selling a sceptical public on …Senate approves GOP tax plan, House to revote WednesdayCNN Republican Tax Bill Passes Senate in 51-48 VoteNew York TimesHouse and Senate approve Trump's massive tax overhaul, but last-minute glitch delays final passageUSA TODAYThe…

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US Congress Passes Emergency Spending Bill – Voice of America

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Voice of America US Congress Passes Emergency Spending BillVoice of AmericaCongress has passed an emergency spending bill to fund the federal government for two more weeks, avoiding a partial shutdown that would have taken effect Friday night. Thursday's 235-193 vote in the House split mainly along party lines. The Senate …Congress averts government shutdown for nowReuters US Congress moves to avoid government shutdown, talks resume FridayThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesUS Congress passes bill to temporarily fund government, avert shutdownThe Jerusalem Post mobile websiteUSA TODAY –Politico –Daily Nationall 1,327 news…

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House Passes Tax Bill, as Does Senate Panel – New York Times

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New York Times House Passes Tax Bill, as Does Senate PanelNew York Times“It's a combination of shrewd legislative maneuvering and political necessity,” said Ken Spain, a former official with the National Republican Congressional Committee who now lobbies on tax issues. “The result is landmark legislation moving at …and more » us politics – Google News

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House Passes Budget Blueprint, Clearing Path for Tax Overhaul – New York Times

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NBCNews.com House Passes Budget Blueprint, Clearing Path for Tax OverhaulNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The Republican race to overhaul the tax code broke into a sprint on Thursday, with House members narrowly clearing a budget blueprint that would allow a tax bill to pass Congress without any Democratic votes, and Senate leaders signaling …Democrats Should Stop Worrying and Learn to Love GOP's Tax PlanNBCNews.com Republicans and Democrats who care about America must speak with one voice against Donald TrumpChicago TribuneDemocrats could defeat Trump by not running a candidate in 2020Dallas NewsReuters –The…

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US Congress passes $36.5 bn in hurricane, wildfire aid – Phys.Org

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Phys.Org US Congress passes $ 36.5 bn in hurricane, wildfire aidPhys.OrgThe latest aid package passed Congress just as an independent Government Accountability Office report warned that climate change could cost tens of billions of dollars more per year by mid-century, and that the government should manage these risks …Congress Approves $ 36.5 Billion Disaster Aid for Puerto Rico, Wildfires and Hurricane ReliefKTLA Congress approves another round of hurricane, wildfire fundingTexas TribuneUS Congress Approves $ 36.5 Billion for Disaster ReliefLatin American Herald Tribuneall 50 news articles » us congress – Google News

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